Turn to our doctors if you’re tired of living with an irregular cycle Periods are like fingerprints because no two are the same. Some women may have cramping and a heavier flow, while others have a lighter, cramp-free period. While differences like these are normal for a period, some things are not. For example, having a menstrual cycle that occurs less than every 21 days or more than every 35 days can indicate a problem. So can having very light or very heavy periods. If this sounds like your menstrual cycle, we can help. Our Austin infertility doctors can figure out why you have abnormal per ..read more

Knowing the risk factors for male infertility can help you celebrate Father’s Day in the future During Father’s Day, everyone is celebrating the existing dads in their lives. However, our Austin fertility specialists know it’s also important to think about all the future-fathers out there. One of the ways that our team does this is by sharing information that allows men to protect their fertility. For this Father’s Day, the Texas Fertility Center team is sharing some risk factors for male infertility so that all the guys out there can keep their little swimmers safe. What are the risk factors ..read more

Separating fact from fiction in the world of male fertility supplements Everyone knows that there are countless vitamins and supplements for men. You can find ones for strength and immunity, and there are even male fertility supplements. However, not all of them are worth taking. The Austin fertility specialists at Texas Fertility Center are here to help you sort out the good from the bad and the unproven. As leaders in reproductive medicine, our doctors keep up on the latest research about supplements. Keep reading to get a crash course in supplements for men. It’s important to know which mal ..read more

It’s time to start thinking about the relationship between sleep and fertility When you’re TTC, you know that you’re supposed to eat a nutritious diet, pop a daily prenatal vitamin and get busy in the bedroom around the time you’re ovulating. However, have you thought about the other activity you do in bed and how it might affect your fertility? We’re talking about sleep and fertility. Is there a relationship between the two? The Austin fertility doctors at Texas Fertility Center have gone through the research, and the answer appears to be yes. Read on to learn why and how lack of sleep could ..read more

Freezing eggs and embryos with Dr. Schutt can help preserve fertility Fertility preservation has come a long way, which means that patients can freeze and store eggs, sperm and embryos for future use. Dr. Amy Schutt loves that advances in reproductive medicine make it possible for her to help patients with freezing eggs and embryos. “In the not-so-distant past, it wasn’t possible to freeze eggs. However, thanks to a technique called vitrification, we can flash-freeze eggs and embryos. Freezing reproductive materials in this way prevents the formation of potentially damaging ice crystals, makin ..read more

Dr. Sarah Gavrizi loves providing fertility care to women and men in her hometown Austin has a special place in the heart of Dr. Sarah Gavrizi. “I grew up here, right near Texas Fertility Center, actually. That’s why it’s so incredible to say that I’m now an Austin fertility doctor at TFC.” In addition to being passionate about her hometown, Dr. Gavrizi also has a passion for helping patients overcome infertility to become parents. “Having a family is the ultimate goal for so many people, so it can be such a shock and so disappointing to see one negative pregnancy test after another. I’m here ..read more

Celebrating National Rainbow Baby Day shows it’s possible to conceive after miscarriage Anyone who has experienced one or more miscarriages understands how heartbreaking and devastating it can be. It’s common to wonder if it will be possible to have a baby in the future. Thankfully, National Rainbow Baby Day on August 22 shows that it is. Our Austin fertility center team wants to provide hope to our patients. That’s why we celebrate this holiday and show that it’s possible to conceive (and welcome a baby) after miscarriage. What is National Rainbow Baby Day? When people first learn about this ..read more

Dr. Amy Schutt helps make parenthood possible with LGBTQ fertility care When members of the LGBTQ community want to start or grow their family, they can turn to Dr. Amy Schutt to get the help they need. This Austin fertility specialist feels it’s an honor to provide LGBTQ fertility care to her patients. “Everyone should be able to have a family, and thankfully, there are lots of treatment options to make it possible. I just feel honored that I can help guide my LGBTQ patients on the path to parenthood.” Exploring the different LGBTQ fertility care options No two patients are the same, so Dr. S ..read more

It’s World Embryologist Day, so let’s talk about an embryologist’s role in the IVF lab It takes a village to make an IVF cycle a success. While fertility doctors typically come to mind first when thinking of in vitro fertilization, an embryologist’s role is also very important. World Embryologist Day is just around the corner (July 25). As a result, our Austin fertility clinic team is here to share a little bit about what an embryologist does and why they’re so important when it comes to IVF success. What is an embryologist’s role in an IVF cycle? To start, you can think of an embryologist as ..read more

Get to know Dr. Amy Schutt and learn why she loves being a fertility doctor Dr. Amy Schutt believes that nothing is more important than family, and she knows that her patients feel this way too. That’s why it can be so devastating when they learn that they aren’t able to conceive naturally. Dr. Schutt became an Austin fertility doctor to provide her patients with hope and the ability to have the family of their dreams. “Everyone should have the opportunity to have a family, but fertility issues can sometimes get in the way. Thankfully, reproductive medicine has come a long way, so there are ma ..read more